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As often as possible, doctors attempt to help patients resolve or manage health conditions with lifestyle changes. Sometimes, this is not enough to preserve long-term health. Here, we discuss when surgery may be recommended for the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Peripheral Artery Disease: A Sticky Mix Peripheral artery disease occurs when plaque, a …

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Varicose veins are a frustrating problem that can make you feel self-conscious and flat-out uncomfortable. These swollen, twisted blood vessels are a source of throbbing, leg cramps, discoloration, and even ulcers on the skin if they get bad enough. The interesting aspect of varicose veins is that, because they are such a common problem, many …

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Circulation is a vital aspect of staying healthy. For many people, blood does not flow as well as it should, especially when leaving the legs and traveling upward to the heart. Poor circulation can lead to several symptoms and ongoing problems, such as venous insufficiency and varicose veins. When blood pools in the lower extremities, …

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If you’ve ever sat cross-legged for a little too long, you may know what it feels like for a leg to “fall asleep.” This phenomenon is an indication of poor circulation. When related to body position, the tingling sensation caused by the interruption in blood flow lasts only a few minutes. This isn’t the only …

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More than 15 million Americans are affected by coronary artery disease. This most common form of heart disease is attributed to atherosclerosis, the narrowing of one or more arteries that supply blood to the heart. Atherosclerosis develops when a waxy substance builds up inside the arteries, inhibiting blood flow. Over time, the blockage worsens, increasing …

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We may be in the coolest months of the year, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be thinking of summertime. Not only do we love to imagine how good the warm sun will feel on our skin but many of us also like to think ahead about all the fun we can have with our …

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Blockage or narrowing of the arteries in the arms or legs is referred to as peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Without sufficient blood circulation through the limbs, a person may experience symptoms such as pain when they walk or exercise. PAD occurs when plaque builds up on the inner walls of the arteries. Plaque is a …

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Varicose veins are a problem of their own, as is insomnia. These two conditions occur independently so often that we rarely associate them as bed-mates. Perhaps we should. In many cases, varicose veins are looked at as a cosmetic problem. They’re thick. They’re ropy. They might bulge. These characteristics certainly aren’t attractive. However, varicose veins …

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Varicose veins have been troubling people for decades. This problem has been addressed by physicians for long enough now that vein specialists have discovered several ways to deal with bulging, painful veins. Not too long ago, one of the common methods of treatment was to remove the main vein in the leg. This procedure was …

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For many years, research has continued to shed light on the problem that many men fear they may be experiencing. The Mayo Clinic estimates that somewhere between 15 and 30 million men suffer from erectile dysfunction. This condition affects a man’s ability to get or maintain an erection. While the spotlight on erectile dysfunction has …

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